To steal or arrest.
Nick
Example Sentences
"Don't Nick about like that!"
"He's always trying to Nick when he shouldn't."
Etymology & History
British steal or police station or condition. British triple meaning crime/custody/state. 'In the nick' British jail. 'Nick it' British steal. 'Good nick' British condition. Reflects British versatile criminal vocabulary.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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